Xeon Gold 6140 vs M3 Pro 12-Core

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6140

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Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

144%

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EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

111%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

111%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

101%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

101%

#23

Xeon Gold 6140

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 12-Core

#206

M3 Pro 12-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The M3 Pro 12-Core (2023) utilizes 3 nm technology and LPDDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6140	M3 Pro 12-Core
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6140 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6140	M3 Pro 12-Core
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon Gold 6140 Benchmark Check

M3 Pro 12-Core Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6140 and M3 Pro 12-Core

Xeon Gold 6140

The Xeon Gold 6140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,187 points. Launch price was $2,445.

M3 Pro 12-Core

The M3 Pro 12-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,170 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6140 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the M3 Pro 12-Core offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6140 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6140 versus 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 12-Core — a 9.3% clock advantage for the M3 Pro 12-Core (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.748 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6140 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6140 scores 24,187 against the M3 Pro 12-Core's 24,170 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6140.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6140	M3 Pro 12-Core
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+50%	12 / 12
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.06 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.748 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	24.75 MB	—
L2 Cache	18 MB	—
Process	14 nm	3 nm-79%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	—
PassMark	24,187	24,170

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6140 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the M3 Pro 12-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.